Rupert and Buckley

Rupert and Buckley
Private
Industry Fashion
Clothing
Apparel
Genre Retail
Founded 2011 (Bath, Somerset)
Founder James Buckley Thorp
Headquarters Bath, United Kingdom
Number of locations
 1
Area served
 United Kingdom
Europe
Ireland
United States
China
Products Clothing and Accessories
Number of employees
 74
Website rupertandbuckley.com

Rupert and Buckley is a clothing store located in Bath, Somerset.[1]

History

The company was founded in 2011 by James Buckley Thorp whilst at the University of Kent where he was reading Law.[2] The company moved from Canterbury to Bath, Somerset.[3]

Having previously sold items in other outlets,[3] the company opened its first own shop in the form of a temporary pop-up shop in Bath.[1] In November 2013 the fashion label launched its "Brand Ambassador Scheme".[4]

In early 2014, 25% of the company was sold to private investor Nigel Robinson.[1]

Branding and Products

The brand name is a combination of the founder's surnames.[5] The company incorporates aspects of British heritage and sporting design in its products,[1] and uses a deep purple and dark yellow colour scheme for its packaging and some of its products.[5] The fashion label describes itself as 'ultra-preppy' and the image and style of the branding is for the preppy market.[4]

Rupert and Buckley's clothing ranges includes rugby shirts, blazers, T-shirts, shirts, chinos and socks.[1] The company also sells wristbands and toiletries.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Insider News South West – Crowdfunders sought for upmarket fashion label". Insidermedia.com. 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  2. ↑ "Put your shirt on James to be a top designer". Canterbury Times. 2011-11-11. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  3. 1 2 "Tenbury becomes home to new fashion brand - Rupert and Buckley". Ludlow Advertiser. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  4. 1 2 Taylor, Rachael (2013-10-28). "Rupert & Buckley grows with student ambassadors". Menswearinsight.com. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  5. 1 2 "Fashion house re-locates to a county farm". Worcester News. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
  6. ↑ "Rupert and Buckley fashion house founder returns to Bath". Bath Chronicle. 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2014-05-04.

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